Fourteen teams took to the stage today at the Ngāti Kahungunu kapa haka regionals in Whakaoriori (Masterton). All competed to win one of four places to represent the iwi at Te Matatini 2021. The final team to take the stage this afternoon is Tamatearikinui, fondly known as the team of the late Piri Sciascia.
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Te Karu o Te Ika welcome their Kahungunu kin for haka challenge
Today Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa welcomed their Tākitimu waka kin to Whakaoriori for the Ngāti Kahungunu kapa haka regional competition. Tomorrow 14 teams will be vying for 4 spots to represent Kahungunu at Te Matatini 2021.
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NewsChilling performance by wāhine and live orchestra to open NZ Festival of the Arts
The New Zealand Festival of the Arts is set to open tonight with a chilling performance Chosen and Beloved; a live orchestral by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra joined by MAU Wāhine.
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Kāhui Fashion Collective open high-end Māori fashion store
The store in Britomart is selling a range of high-end kākahu, making it a first of its kind, says designer and Kahui Collection Founder Nathan.
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Hardworking kuia reaffirms the importance of kaumātua in the community
It’s no secret that kaumātua are the ones who really hold our community together and Anne Matekino Watson of Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu is a perfect example of a kuia working hard to support whānau in her community.
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Kaumātua ball honours kuia and koroua
Around 120 kuia and koroua got their kanikani on last night at a special Kaumātua Ball in Foxton. The event was hosted by Te Korowai o Te Awahou Māori Welfare League to honour kuia and koro aged 70 years plus who are still active in their communities.
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Home and Away: Look out Summer Bay! The Parata are moving in!
Former Shortland Street actor Bree Peters is set to hit screens in Australia. The Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Wai descendant who is best known for her villain character Pania Stevens on New Zealand's favourite soap opera Shortland Street is about to embark on a new role on Australian's soap opera "Home and Away", as the matriarch of the Parata whānau, the first Māori family to reside in Summer Bay.
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Mr Gay NZ Māori contestants want more LGBTI support
Māori contestants of Mr Gay New Zealand 2020 have spoken up about how vital it is for the wider community to accept lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexed (LGBTI) people.
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Actor Hori Ahipene embraces new role as murdered gay man
From comedy in The Ring Inz to gripping drama in his bee play, Hori Ahipene has chosen a groundbreaking play for his return to the stage after 16 years.
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South Auckland barbershop opens up music opportunities to local talent
A South Auckland barbershop Twosevenfive is finding a way to help rangatahi in the community by opening its doors to encourage them to pursue their music goals. This weekend, they hosted their very first barbershop cypher to draw in local talent.
